Friday, January 31, 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014 - Day A

1) Jefferson Wellness classes are participating in Live Healthy Iowa Kids again this year. The ten week challenge began Monday, January 27th. Students are to be recording their fruit servings and activity minutes for the first two weeks on their blue calendars. These are due February 11th to Mrs. Lucas and Mr. Wischmeyer. Any questions, please ask the Wellness teachers.

2) Birthdays Today - January 31st...Caleb Durr, Maxwell Schumacher. February 1st...Kameron SandersCoulthard. February 2nd...Valea Collins, Wendy Flores, Hanidin Kamram, Devon Scheffert, Ferdinand Spring.

3) Sports Today - Boys Gold Basketball...Jefferson Gold vs. Drexler Black. 7th grade at Drexler and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Activity bus is available for any students to use after school. It comes to Jefferson at 4:15 p.m. Remember any behavior problems on the Activity Bus and you will be banned for the rest of the year. No second chances.

5) Hillhawks please remember if you are attending an after school event, you cannot wait unattended or unsupervised for the event to start. Most events start at 4pm, so you must leave and return. Sign up for LEAP activity may be an option, Creative Arts, Lego League, Homework Help, and Chess meet every week and have no limits on attendance, you just have to register for LEAP activities. If you are waiting, you will be asked to leave building, no hanging out in gym or hallways waiting for an event to start.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014 - Day B

1) Jefferson Wellness classes are participating in Live Healthy Iowa Kids again this year. The ten week challenge began Monday, January 27th. Students are to be recording their fruit servings and activity minutes for the first two weeks on their blue calendars. These are due February 11th to Mrs. Lucas and Mr. Wischmeyer. Any questions, please ask the Wellness teachers.

2) Birthdays Today - January 27th...Ethan Healey. January 28th...Daeauna Fountain, Amber Hillery. January 29th...Timothy Brandenburg, Brianna Heffner. January 30th...Sydney Hammel, Dylan Richey, Callie Schumacher.

3) Sports Today - Boys Red Basketball...Jefferson Red vs. Washington White. 7th grade at Jefferson and 8th grade at Washington; both games begin at 4 p.m.

4) Activity bus is available for any students to use after school. It comes to Jefferson at 4:15 p.m. Remember any behavior problems on the Activity Bus and you will be banned for the rest of the year. No second chances.

5) Hillhawks please remember if you are attending an afterschool event, you cannot wait unattended or unsupervised for the event to start. Most events start at 4pm, so you must leave and return. Sign up for LEAP activity may be an option, Creative Arts, Lego League, Homework Help, and Chess meet every week and have no limits on attendance, you just have to register for LEAP activities. If you are waiting, you will be asked to leave building, no hanging out in gym or hallways waiting for an event to start.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - Day A

1) Jefferson Wellness classes are participating in Live Healthy Iowa Kids again this year. The ten week challenge begins today! Students are to be recording their fruit servings and activity minutes for the first two weeks on their blue calendars. These are due February 11th to Mrs. Lucas and Mr. Wischmeyer. Any questions, please ask the Wellness teachers.

2) The first rehearsal for the musical, Fiddler on the Roof, is Wednesday, January 29th. Rehearsal will be from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. All cast members are required to attend.

3) Birthdays Today - January 27th...Ethan Healey.

4) Activity bus is available for any students to use after school. It comes to Jefferson at 4:15 p.m. Remember any behavior problems on the Activity Bus, you will be banned for the rest of the year. No second chances.

5) Hillhawks please remember if you are attending an afterschool event, you cannot wait unattended or unsupervised for the event to start. Most events start at 4pm, so you must leave and return. Sign up for LEAP activity may be an option, Creative Arts, Lego League, Homework Help, and Chess meet every week and have no limits on attendance, you just have to register for LEAP activities. If you are waiting, you will be asked to leave building, no hanging out in gym or hallways waiting for an event to start.

6) The Sectional Spelling Bee has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 4th, starting at 6 PM at Clarke University.  Jefferson has 5 representatives:  Carly Dalberg, Brianna Heffner, Rowyn Olson, Max Schumacher, and Emma Wiebke.  Good luck spellers!

Friday, January 24, 2014

Friday, January 24, 2014

Student Announcements - Friday, January 24, 2014 - Day B

1) Any girl basketball player planning on attending the Hempstead Varsity basketball game next Tuesday, January 28th please stop by Mr. Hatcher’s office and sign-up.

2) Jefferson Wellness classes are participating in Live Healthy Iowa Kids again this year. The ten week challenge starts on Monday, January 27th. Students are to be recording their fruit servings and activity minutes for the first two weeks on their blue calendars. These are due February 11th to Mrs. Lucas and Mr. Wischmeyer. Any questions, please ask the Wellness teachers.

3) The first rehearsal for the musical, Fiddler on the Roof, is Wednesday, January 29th. This is an early release day, so rehearsal will be from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. All cast members are required to attend.

4) Birthdays Today - January 24th...Xavier Crowder, Jared Hantelmann. January 25th...Samuel Francis, Mason Henning, Joshua Wharton.

5) Sports Today - Boys Red Basketball...Jefferson Red vs. Washington Blue. 7th grade at Washington and 8th grade at Jefferson; both games begin at 4 p.m.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Student Announcements - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - Day A

1) Any girl basketball player planning on attending the Hempstead Varsity basketball game next Tuesday, January 28th please stop by Mr. Hatcher’s office and sign-up.

2) Bring in all of the boxtops you have been saving to your homebase teacher by February 28th for a chance to win a prize. 1st place homebase earns a pizza party. 2nd place homebase earns ice cream treats.

3) The first rehearsal for the musical, Fiddler on the Roof, is Wednesday, January 29th. This is an early release day, so rehearsal will be from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. All cast members are required to attend.

4) Birthdays Today - January 23rd...Justice Heinold, Stephanie McDuffey, Ashlynn Mullen.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Student Announcements - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - Day B

1) All Female HillHawk basketball players have the opportunity to attend a Hempstead varsity game for free and be recognized at halftime, see Mr. Hatcher for more details. Game will be January 28th, Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

2) Bring in all of the boxtops you have been saving to your homebase teacher by February 28th for a chance to win a prize. 1st place homebase earns a pizza party. 2nd place homebase earns ice cream treats.

3) The first rehearsal for the musical, Fiddler on the Roof, is Wednesday, January 29th. This is an early release day, so rehearsal will be from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. All cast members are required to attend.

4) Birthdays Today - January 22nd...Rickey Carter.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Student Announcements - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - Day A

1) All Female HillHawk basketball players have the opportunity to attend a Hempstead varsity game for free and be recognized at halftime, see Mr. Hatcher for more details. Game will be January 28th, Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

2) Bring in all of the boxtops you have been saving to your homebase teacher by February 28th for a chance to win a prize. 1st place homebase earns a pizza party. 2nd place homebase earns ice cream treats.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Student Announcements - Friday, January 17, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - January 17th...Craig Henson. January 18th...Jonathon Paar, Antonio Pilar, Antoinette Spivey. January 19th...Austin Thill, Emily White. January 20th...Sarah Besler, Thomas Johnson, Diann Kamram, Madison Wild.

2) Any female HillHawk basketball player who has not turned in their uniform to main office, do so immediately to prevent a charge being added to your student account.

3) All Female HillHawk basketball players have the opportunity to attend a Hempstead varsity game for free and be recognized at halftime, see Mr. Hatcher for more details. Game will be January 28th, Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

4) Bring in all of the boxtops you have been saving to your homebase teacher by February 28th for a chance to win a prize. 1st place homebase earns a pizza party. 2nd place homebase earns ice cream treats.

5) Boys basketball players will be recognized this Friday night at Moody gym before the Mustangs Varsity Basketball team takes on Waterloo. HillHawks are reminded to be at the game by 7 p.m. and sit together. Your admittance is free, courtesy of the Hempstead Boys Basketball Program.

DBQ Sports and Recreation Festival Saturday, January 18, 2014 9-3 at the Grand River Center the Dubuque Sports & Recreation Festival, free admission, many activities and events include speed stacking and registration for spring/summer sports.

Thursday, January 16, 2015

Student Announcements - Thursday, January 16, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - January 16th...Logan Ellingboe, Evan Hanson, Jayna Hickmon.

2) Any female HillHawk basketball player who has not turned in their uniform to main office, do so immediately to prevent a charge being added to your student account.

3) All Female HillHawk basketball players have the opportunity to attend a Hempstead varsity game for free and be recognized at halftime, see Mr. Hatcher for more details. Game will be January 28th, Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

4) Bring in all of the boxtops you have been saving to your homebase teacher by February 28th for a chance to win a prize. 1st place homebase earns a pizza party. 2nd place homebase earns ice cream treats.

5) Boys basketball players will be recognized this Friday night at Moody gym before the Mustangs Varsity Basketball team takes on Waterloo. HillHawks are reminded to be at the game by 7 p.m. and sit together. Your admittance is free, courtesy of the Hempstead Boys Basketball Program.

DBQ Sports and Recreation Festival Saturday, January 18, 2014 9-3 at the Grand River Center the Dubuque Sports & Recreation Festival, free admission, many activities and events include speed stacking and registration for spring/summer sports.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Student Announcements - Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - January 15th...Owen Dunne.

2) Book Club Returns! If you are interested in joining TJMS Book Club please see Mrs. Boxleiter in Room 215. Book Club will be held on Wednesday mornings from 7:55-8:30.

3) Any female HillHawk basketball player who has not turned in their uniform to main office, do so immediately to prevent a charge being added to your student account.

4) All Female HillHawk basketball players have the opportunity to attend a Hempstead varsity game for free and be recognized at halftime, see Mr. Hatcher for more details. Game will be Jan. 28th, Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

DBQ Sports and Recreation Festival Saturday, January 18, 2014 9-3 at the Grand River Center the Dubuque Sports & Recreation Festival, free admission, many activities and events include speed stacking and registration for spring/summer sports.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014

Student Announcements - Monday, January 13, 2014 Day B

1) Birthdays Today - January 13th...Alex Ward.

2) Book Club Returns! If you are interested in joining TJMS Book Club please see Mrs. Boxleiter in Room 215. Book Club will be held on Wednesday mornings from 7:55-8:30.

3) LEAP programs are starting today. Please watch LEAP board for updates.

4) Any female HillHawk basketball player who has not turned in their uniform to main office, do so immediately to prevent a charge being added to your student account.

5) All Female HillHawk basketball players have the opportunity to attend a Hempstead varsity game for free and be recognized at halftime, see Mr. Hatcher for more details. Game will be Jan. 28th, Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

DBQ Sports and Recreation Festival Saturday, January 18, 2014 9-3 at the Grand River Center the Dubuque Sports & Recreation Festival, free admission, many activities and events include speed stacking and registration for spring/summer sports.

Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast If anyone is interested in attending the Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast this year please see Mr. Lehman or Mr. Kramer. The breakfast will be held at the Grand River Center in Dubuque on Monday, January 20th at 7:00am. This is a non-school day. You will need to be able to find your own transportation to the event. Mr. Kramer will pay your registration costs so there is no expense for you. The breakfast starts at 7:00 am and the program will start at 7:30 am.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Friday, January 10, 2014

Student Announcements - Friday, January 10, 2014 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - January 10th...Maurion Harris. January 12th...Tremonta Dukes, Joshua Oertel.

2) Book Club Returns! If you are interested in joining TJMS Book Club please see Mrs. Boxleiter in Room 215. Book Club will be held on Wednesday mornings from 7:55-8:30.

3) MAP testing time again, everyone do your very best to show others how much you have learned this school year!

4) LEAP programs are starting Jan. 13th. Please watch LEAP board for updates.

Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast If anyone is interested in attending the Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast this year please see Mr. Lehman or Mr. Kramer. The breakfast will be held at the Grand River Center in Dubuque on Monday, January 20th at 7:00am. This is a non-school day. You will need to be able to find your own transportation to the event. Mr. Kramer will pay your registration costs so there is no expense for you. The breakfast starts at 7:00 am and the program will start at 7:30 am.

DBQ Sports and Recreation Festival Saturday, January 18, 2014 9-3 at the Grand River Center the Dubuque Sports & Recreation Festival, free admission, many activities and events include speed stacking and registration for spring/summer sports.

DARE Ski Night at Sundown Registration is between 4-6 P.M. in the Group Office. This is open to all Jefferson Students, School Staff and friends. Students should not come alone. They can ski as late as they want. It's $13.00 for a lift ticket only. $18.00 includes ski rental, .a lift ticket and a ski lesson, if desired $24.00 includes snow board rental, a lift ticket and a ski lesson, if desired. $5.00 for helmet rental. Anyone with questions can call me at 589-7862. Thank you! Shane O’Brien D.A.R.E. Coordinator

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Student Announcements - Thursday, January 9, 2014 - Day B

1) Birthdays Today - January 7...Hannah Brown. January 8th...Wesley Miller, Trenton Sanchez. January 9th...Layla Holland.

2) Book Club Returns! If you are interested in joining TJMS Book Club please see Mrs. Boxleiter in Room 215. Book Club will be held on Wednesday mornings from 7:55-8:30.

3) MAP testing time again, everyone do your very best to show others how much you have learned this school year!

4) Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in Dance, practice starts Thursday Jan. 9th. You will meet in the wrestling room. One of the first dances you will learn will be a “stomp” dance, so bring hard soled shoes, if you have them.

5) LEAP programs are starting Jan. 13th. Please watch LEAP board for updates.

DBQ Sports and Recreation Festival Saturday, January 18, 2014 9-3 at the Grand River Center the Dubuque Sports & Recreation Festival, free admission, many activities and events include speed stacking and registration for spring/summer sports.

DARE Ski Night at Sundown Registration is between 4-6 P.M. In the Group Office. This is open to all Jefferson Students, School Staff and friends. Students should not come alone. They can ski as late as they want. It's $13.00 for a lift ticket only. $18.00 includes ski rental, .a lift ticket and a ski lesson, if desired $24.00 includes snow board rental, a lift ticket and a ski lesson, if desired. $5.00 for helmet rental. Anyone with questions can call me at 589-7862. Thank you! Shane O’Brien D.A.R.E. Coordinator

Friday, January 3, 2014

Friday, January 3, 2014

Student Announcements - Friday, January 3, 2014 - Day B

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1) Please remember to bring in your Box Tops.

2) Birthdays Today - January 3rd...Julie Hammerand. January 4th...Brianna Fry, William Smith. January 5th...Kyle Olds.

3) 7th and 8th grade boy's basketball will start on Monday, January 6th.

4) The library will be closed today, January 3rd in the afternoon only, so that Ms. Neyens and Ms. Duclos may attend a library meeting. Thank you.

DBQ Sports and Recreation Festival Saturday, January 18, 2014 9-3 at the Grand River Center the Dubuque Sports & Recreation Festival, free admission, many activities and events include speed stacking and registration for spring/summer sports.